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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1979

Page

5

Linn County Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Aims at Pre 1950 Homes

Linn County launches a three year screening effort starting in March to find children with high blood lead levels in urban areas dominated by pre 1950 houses. The program targets older homes where lead paint poses serious health risks to children including potential damage to kidneys and the central nervous system.

Linn County Marty Ralston Department of Health, Education and Welfare Ralston First Ave Linn Health Department Center Point Road State Hygenics Lab Des Moines

Rail car shortages strain Cedar Rapids grain processors

Cedar Rapids grain processors face ongoing shutdown risks as rail car shortages and locomotive constraints persist. Quaker Oats resumes operations after a brief shutdown while Corn Sweeteners and National Oats run at reduced or uncertain capacity, with experts warning the crunch could extend through the week.

Cedar Rapids Quaker Oats Co Bob Leeper Quaker National Oats David Hughes Hughes National

Marion Briefs YMCA and local meetings highlights

YMCA Marion branch schedules include non aquatic and aquatic programs with times from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Linn-Mar and Marion Independent School boards set 7 p.m. meetings on Thursday at distinct centers with an 8 a.m. Saturday special in Longfellow. Pack 58 awards list many recipients at St Joseph Church followed by a Silver Replating sale at Ray's Jewelry. Local fire calls and a 1964 note on Constantine’s regency and 1967 deposition are also recorded.

Marion Marion Independent School Board of Directors Longfellow Administration Center 10Th Ave Longfellow

New Marion Independent Dialing Inaugurates New Number

Marion Independent School District administration offices switch to a new phone line 377 4691. Officials urge callers to use the new number when reaching district headquarters.

Marion Marion Independent School District

Marion Fire Hits Twice In Week At Morse Residence

The Arthur Morse family lost a mobile home and about 3000 dollars in dogs in a fire that damaged the residence on Tuesday. Firefighters noted a 10 foot square attic hole and traced the blaze to embers from green wood in the fireplace escaping through the chimney.

Marion Department Arthur Morse

CPR Class Offered at Marion Fire Department

Persons may register for an evening CPR class at the Marion Fire Department. The sessions run March 5, 12 and 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the fire station, with a 15 participant limit. Call 377-8237 for registration.

Marion Fire Department Fire Department

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